House Democrats push on health care bill stalemate
Democrats struggle to ease moderate and conservative objections to a broad health care reform measure. A plan includes an Institute of Medicine study on fees by 2011 and a second study on regional Medicare payments. Waxman hints at bypassing the committee to speed floor action.
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Cornyn says he will vote against Sotomayor
Republican Senator John Cornyn announced he will oppose Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. He cited constitutional concerns and political risk with Hispanic voters, saying the decision feels right though potentially costly. Cornyn noted Sotomayor has strong Democratic backing and acknowledged her likely confirmation.
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Obama urges Race to the Top education reforms for grants
President Barack Obama asked states and school districts to raise standards, improve teacher quality, and foster innovation to compete for about 5 billion in new education grants. The Race to the Top plan links student results to teacher pay and favors high standards, common tests, and expanded charter schools. He warned not all will win but stressed nationwide progress.
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